1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 450 | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4519 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 73 L |